Group OverviewThe Web Search and Data Management Group is performing cutting edge research in machine learning and knowledge mining and combining with crowdsourcing to assist automatic algorithms for higher accuracy. The group’s goal is to develop new capabilities to jointly advance the state-of-the-art in machine comprehension of text and artificial intelligence, and to apply the capabilities to empower next-generation search engines and intelligent applications.

Role & ResponsibilityWe are looking for interns who are interested in data-intensive computing and scalable data management (a.k.a. Big Data). We are working on a number of projects that center around graphs, main-memory query processing, data with flexible schemas, and integrated processing of structured data and text. Many projects have foreseeable impacts to the industry and the community, and we are looking forward to working with someone who has passions in making that happen quickly

Required Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD students in Computer Science or related majors

Self-motivated

Proficient in Object-Oriented programming, e.g., Java and/or C#

Experiences in compiler and programming languages are a big plus

Experiences in databases and/or system design are preferred

Can get your advisor’s approval

Required Internship DurationCan commit at least 6 months

Please fill in the application and send it together with a full resume in both English and Chinese (PDF/Word/Txt/Html format, and with Chinese/English CV in one document) to: MSRAih@microsoft.com, and please note you are applying for Web Search and Data Management Group intern.